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Appellation: |
Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District |
Vineyard: |
Miravalle 100% |
Varietal: |
Syrah 100% |
Aged: |
22 Months in French Oak Barrels |
Production: |
1,100 Cases |
Rating: |
90 Points, Wine Spectator |
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Winemaker Notes |
| The opaque red color of our 1999 Syrah epitomizes the power
and structure of this wine. Aromas of concentrated ripe,
dark cherry and blackberry accent notes of fresh spices, pepper,
and wild game. Ripe plums and blackberries highlight
the full-bodied, rich flavors on the palate that finish with
distinct, well-developed tannins. |
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The 1999 Vintage |
| Beautiful spring weather led to a consistent but small fruit
set. A cooler than normal summer ensured a longer growing
season that ultimately led to a relatively late October harvest
of perfectly ripened fruit with impeccably balanced acids
and tannins. |
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Spring Mountain Syrah |
| First produced in 1995, the success of Spring Mountain Syrah
reflects the versatility and uniqueness of the 225 acres planted
on our estate. The Syrah blocks are planted with an
eclectic mix of European clones from world-renowned vineyards. All of the grapes for this wine come from the Miravalle property,
originally planted by Tiburcio Parrott in 1885. Miravalle
is one of the warmest spots on the estate with a mix of alluvial
and stony soils that are ideal conditions for the Syrah grape. |
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Spring Mountain Vineyard |
| Originally four individual historic Napa Valley properties, Miravalle, La Perla, Alba, and Chevalier have now been combined to create an 850 acre estate of forest and vineyard on the eastern slopes of Spring Mountain overlooking the small town of Saint Helena. Over 225 acres of the estate are planted to vine, creating 135 separate hillside vineyard blocks each with its own unique soil, exposure, and microclimate. The vineyard is planted in densities of 4,000 vines per acre and trained to the ancient gobelet form, a vertical trellising method that was invented in an earlier millennium by the Romans. |
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